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Hidden Front Winch Mounting Question

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by Cowboy59, Jan 12, 2022.

  1. Jan 12, 2022 at 9:11 PM
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    Cowboy59

    Cowboy59 [OP] Enjoy the Adventure

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    I want to add a winch to my 2020 4R using the Rago hidden winch mount. I pull a 1,700 lb off-road trailer.

    Question 1 is will a 10,000 lb winch suffice or should I go with a 12,000 lb winch?

    Question 2 - I am considering the Warn platinum S zeon winch that has wireless remote that also controls the winch clutch.
    I can go with a regular zeon winch, but with the winch being mounted behind the bumper, how much headache is it to operate the clutch?

    I look forward to your recommendations.
     
  2. Jan 13, 2022 at 2:25 AM
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    MeefZah

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    Total weight pulled x 1.5 is the general formula for winch capacity.

    The 12k might not fit the mount (?). It's pretty tight with the hidden mounts.

    Dunno about the Rago but on my hidden winch I do need to pop the hood to access the clutch. I've never thought this to be a huge deal. Honestly I'd rather have a manual clutch than a remote one, there's something rewarding and visceral about snicking the clutch.
     
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